illinois gambling

Illinois gamblers wagered nearly $61 million on the Super Bowl, regulators announced Tuesday, a 33% increase from last year when the big game was on the board legally for the first time in state history.

The Illinois Gaming Board is calling on lawmakers to change state law to make a Chicago casino viable. A Union Gaming Analytics’ study released last month cited Illinois’ “onerous tax and fee structure” in determining an operator of a casino in Chicago could expect a profit of as little as 1%.

The Illinois Gaming Board is calling on lawmakers to change state law to make a Chicago casino viable. A Union Gaming Analytics’ study released last month cited Illinois’ “onerous tax and fee structure” in determining an operator of a casino in Chicago could expect a profit of as little as 1%.

A new study on the feasibility of a gambling casino in Chicago says the “onerous” tax and fee structure will make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract an investor. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A new study on the feasibility of a gambling casino in Chicago says the “onerous” tax and fee structure will make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract an investor.

The Illinois Gaming Board says it will release a study on the feasibility of locating a gambling casino in Chicago.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that the city submitted five sites to be considered as the location for a new casino in Chicago as part of the state’s new gambling expansion.

Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are now paying more at the pump. But that’s not all. Taxes and fees are increasing in several other areas, effective July 1.

Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are about to pay more at the pump.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed several bills into law Friday, including a $45 billion capital plan, an expansion of gaming across the state and revenue package that include several tax increases to fund the major infrastructure improvements in the capital plan. One of those tax hikes is an increase in the motor fuel tax. Here’s a look at what you...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed bills to expand gambling across Illinois and authorize a $45 billion capital plan on Friday.